St. Louis Cardinals

Player Bio

Became a Cardinal
Selected in the first round, 22nd overall, in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft. Signing announced June 25, 2011 for $1.3 million.

2011 Season
Wong had an impressive debut at Class A, meeting expectations with the bat and being better than advertised with the glove. He posted a line of .335/.401/.510 with five home runs and 25 RBI. Wong stole nine bases in 14 attempts while drawing 21 walks and striking out only 24 times.

Collegiate highlights
Led Hawaii in almost every offensive category during the 2011 season, including average (.378), slugging (.560), on-base percentage (.492), hits (79), RBI (53) and home runs (7). Stole 23 bases during the season and led the club with 27 multi-hit games and 13 multi-RBI games. During the Western Athletic Conference tournament, Wong hit .412 (7-for-17) with one home run and five RBI and was named the WAC tournament MVP in 2010, as he helped Hawaii to their first title since 1992.

Notes
Previously selected by Minnesota in the 16th round of the 2008 draft.

Awards
The Fielding Bible Award, second base – 2019
2014 Topps Rookie All-Star Team: 2B
The Cardinal Nation St. Louis Rookie of the Year: 2014
National League Rookie of the Month: May 2014
The Cardinal Nation top prospect: 2014 #3, 2013 #6, 2012 #4
The Cardinals organization and The Cardinal Nation Minor League Player of the Year: 2013
The Cardinal Nation Memphis Redbirds Player of the Year: 2013
MLB Futures Game: 2012, 2013
The Cardinal Nation and Cardinals organization Player of the Month: May 2013
Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Showcase, All-Prospect Team: 2012
Texas League mid-season, post-season All-Star: 2012
Texas League Player of the Week: 05/14-20/12
The Cardinal Nation/Scout.com Rookie Player of the Year: 2011

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